Power Up Passages

"The hardest battle you're ever going to fight is the battle to be just you." Leo Buscaglia

Some people love to fight or at least it seems that way. Ready to throw down at the drop of a hat, these combative sorts will fight over little misunderstandings. They will fight over minor inconveniences. They will fight when there's no reason to fight at all. Always looking to rumble, they're not a lot of fun to be around unless, of course, you love to fight as much as they do,

Hopefully that is not the case.

After all, fighting burns a lot of energy. Energy that could be utilized in much more productive pursuits. Fighting requires focus. Focus that could be better spent pursuing your goals. Fighting expends an inordinate amount of time. Time you could put to better use in chasing your dreams.

"When I believe in something, I fight like hell for it." Steve McQueen

You know how the typical fight begins. Someone says or does something you don't like. Instead of blowing the whole thing off, you blow a cork. You lose your cool. You fly off the handle. And you lock horns. Before you know it, you are neck deep in a fight that should have never happened. Worse yet, you say or do things you regret later.

For goodness sake, does this make any sense at all? No, it doesn't. You are better than that.

You need to make a rule that you will not fight over trivial and inconsequential matters. Nor will you fight about things that you feel lukewarm about. Doesn't matter who, doesn't matter where; you will refuse to fight. These fights aren't worth fighting. So walk away. Let them go. Put them behind you. Forget about them.

You need to do all that you can to avoid fights that should never be fought. Here's a simple rule to follow: If it's not worth the fight, don't fight.

"Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning." Erwin Rommel

If you are going to fight, find a fight that's important, a fight that can make a difference. Choose a fight that can change your life, a fight that will forge your destiny; a fight that is worth fighting about.

Then only fight for the right reasons. Fight for the right causes. Fight for the people you hold close. Fight for the principles you hold dear. Fight for the things that make your life special. Fight for your values, hopes and dreams.

"The most important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silent chambers of the soul." David McKay

When it comes to fighting, choose your fights carefully. Do not wade into any fight that comes along. Do not get dragged into meaningless fights that sap your energy and dissipate your focus. Rather, find that special something that drives you, something that gets you going. Something you are willing to fight about.

Then dig in. Hold your ground. And fight for all you are worth.

In the fights that matter, throw your entire heart and soul into the fray. Fight with fire. Fight with fervor. Fight with passion and purpose. Don't back up. Don't give an inch. Lay it all on the line.

If you are going to pick a fight, pick one that counts. Then fight like your life depends on it. And make it count.

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Do you know a friend, coworker or relative that could possibly use a daily dose of motivation? If so, we'd love for you to help us out and help us spread our positive message. If you could pass on today's passage to anyone and everyone who could use a quick boost to their day, that would be a great help! And if you could simply invite them to sign up for both our complimentary Power Up Passage and Motivational and Inspirational Corner Newsletter by going to our home page at http://www.motivational-inspirational-corner.com and signing up in the SUBSCRIPTION BOX, that would be greatly appreciated.